Tim Bendzko: “I see no reason to be ashamed of my tears”

In an interview with the news agency spot on news, Bendzko reveals what his experiences on the show were like, what inspired him to create his new hit and how his life as a family man has changed. He also talks about football: Germany’s chances of winning the European Championship at home, how football results influence his mood and why, as a Unioner, he is actually a member of FC Bayern.

With “Come on!” you have created a motivational anthem. What inspired your new single?

Tim Bendzko: In the last few years I’ve had a lot to do with professional athletes and “Come on!” has somehow become a household word. Athletes often shout this to motivate themselves or others. The two words stuck with me, and that’s why I wrote this song and tried to put this motivation, this final push into a song.

The song is the official MagentaTV song for the European Football Championship – how proud does that make you as a football fan?

Bendzko: I’ll put it this way: As a footballer, I would never have made it to a European Championship. Of course, being able to somehow be part of the home European Championships makes me very happy.

At the Fanfest in Munich you will perform alongside Ed Sheeran and Nelly Furtado, among others. Are you still nervous after all these years?

Bendzko: If I actually meet either of them, I’ll probably be very nervous. In recent years I’ve met a few world stars, especially at award ceremonies, but playing a concert on the same stage is something completely different.

How do you assess Germany’s chances of winning the European Championships?

Bendzko: With his last nomination, our national coach has set the course for a very successful European Championship. I believe that we are at least the secret favorites and that we can beat anyone, as we have already proven in the recent past.

How do you watch the games?

Bendzko: I’ll watch most of the games on TV, but I’ll still try to get tickets somehow.

You used to play for Union Berlin, but are a member of FC Bayern. How did that happen?

Bendzko: When I was young, only Bayern games were shown on free TV. That’s why I always rooted for them and at some point the sympathy turned into something more. There was really no way of knowing that both teams would one day play in the same league. When it comes to direct duels, I’m of course a Unioner.

It hasn’t been a glorious football year for either club so far. How much does this affect your mood?

Bendzko: Oh, I can actually separate the two quite well. It’s actually not easy on match days, but in between that doesn’t really affect my mood.

Which coach would you want for FC Bayern?

Bendzko: Jupp Heynckes of course, but I would now guess Ralf Rangnick.

You can currently be seen on “Sing my song”. What was special about the format for you?

Bendzko: I think what was special for me was getting to know the other musicians over a longer period of time. The group couldn’t have been more different and I found it really nice to notice that despite all the differences, different lifestyles and, above all, different tastes, music is the connecting element in the end.

How do you look back on filming?

Bendzko: The time in South Africa was intense on many levels. Musically, because you were with such great musicians every day who presented you with a huge spectrum of musical styles, but also personally, because we spent so much time together and wonderful friendships developed.

Did you find it difficult to show your emotions so publicly on “Sing my Song”?

Bendzko: The nice thing about real emotions is that you can’t control them. And the beautiful thing about music is that it can move you so much. That’s why I see no reason to be ashamed of my tears.

You became the father of a son in 2021. How did your life change after the birth of your child?

Bendzko: A lot has happened there. My motivation to work is simply different. I no longer do all of this for myself, but for my family. That’s a very nice feeling. Of course, time management is different and I had to learn that there are more important things than being in my songwriter bubble.

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